Root ZTE Zmax Pro Official Root Discussion

420247 · Feb 26, 2017

vons01 said:
Everything works up to the Nautilus step. Nautilus can't see the device to move the files.

did you try the method 2 of the original xda post, and maybe the files can be moved via adb and bypass nautilus like this post describes

http://www.droidviews.com/push-pull-files-android-using-adb-commands/

iancc86 · Feb 26, 2017

This is a very plausible way of rooting.

TheOddTaco · Feb 26, 2017

420247 said:
did you try the method 2 of the original xda post, and maybe the files can be moved via adb and bypass nautilus like this post describes

http://www.droidviews.com/push-pull-files-android-using-adb-commands/

u cant move it because the /system directory is read-only and you need to have the su binary to be already installed to change it from read-only to read-write so you can move the files to the phone's root directory.

armandop_ · Feb 26, 2017

iancc86 said:
This is a very plausible way of rooting.

im gonna try right now I just need to download it

TheOddTaco · Feb 26, 2017

TheOddTaco said:
u cant move it because the /system directory is read-only and you need to have the su binary to be already installed to change it from read-only to read-write so you can move the files to the phone's root directory.

unless someone finds a way/script to somehow let us move files in the root directory

lambo352 · Feb 26, 2017

I posted a possibility when we were tinkering with the OTA.. the tool extract the system.dat you place su file where needed. This is the part I don't think has been tried. For the final step in the video when he told the tool to repack the system.dat he specified the file size to match the original cause it gives the option.. I think he match the size to trick the stock recovery into thinking it's flashing the untampered OTA.. when our devs tampered with the OTA I think that detail got overlooked and the mod OTA fail.. I can try to relocate the tool if our Linux rooters want to try and use it to get the su binary to where it need to go.. the catch is it's a Windows tool.

iancc86 · Feb 26, 2017

lambo352 said:
I posted a possibility when we were tinkering with the OTA.. the tool extract the system.dat you place su file where needed. This is the part I don't think has been tried. For the final step in the video when he told the tool to repack the system.dat he specified the file size to match the original cause it gives the option.. I think he match the size to trick the stock recovery into thinking it's flashing the untampered OTA.. when our devs tampered with the OTA I think that detail got overlooked and the mod OTA fail.. I can try to relocate the tool if our Linux rooters want to try and use it to get the su binary to where it need to go.. the catch is it's a Windows tool.

This is a wonderful theory. I remember on the fierce xl using a similar tool to try and trick root in there. We could never get it the exact same size though. Eventually we gave up because kingroot figured it out.

lambo352 · Feb 27, 2017

iancc86 said:
This is a wonderful theory. I remember on the fierce xl using a similar tool to try and trick root in there. We could never get it the exact same size though. Eventually we gave up because kingroot figured it out.

Yes the tool I'm referring to ask to enter the size in bytes to make the size a perfect match. In the video the guy open up the properties of the original, it read some 9 digit number like ***,***,***bytes. He entered the number exactly the same, double check the size before putting the new system.dat in the OTA and it flashed via stock recovery..

armandop_ · Feb 27, 2017

lambo352 said:
iancc86This is a wonderful theory. I remember on the fierce xl using a similar tool to try and trick root in there. We could never get it the exact same size though. Eventually we gave up because kingroot figured it out.

Click to expand...

Yes the tool I'm referring to ask to enter the size in bytes to make the size a perfect match. In the video the guy open up the properties of the original, it read some 9 digit number like ***,***,***bytes. He entered the number exactly the same, double check the size before putting the new system.dat in the OTA and it flashed via stock recovery..

Anyone willing to try?

lambo352 · Feb 27, 2017

https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7-2013/general/rd-thread-trying-to-solve-ota-brick-t3117495
Can that help us pull the MBN files Messi needs? I don't understand how to dump partitions..

iancc86 · Feb 27, 2017

lambo352 said:
Yes the tool I'm referring to ask to enter the size in bytes to make the size a perfect match. In the video the guy open up the properties of the original, it read some 9 digit number like ***,***,***bytes. He entered the number exactly the same, double check the size before putting the new system.dat in the OTA and it flashed via stock recovery..

I can't find said tool... I can create it and post it if you can help me find the tool.

iancc86 · Feb 27, 2017

I'm willing to brick at this point.

lambo352 · Feb 28, 2017

Yes.. brb.. I have to go through a lengthy video history on YouTube to find it.. it'll take just as long to find where in the thread I posted it..

lambo352 · Feb 28, 2017

That was quicker than I thought.. good luck guys.. let us know the results..

lambo352 · Feb 28, 2017

If a key is required still to extract some of the devs here including Messi has it..

SapphireEx · Feb 28, 2017

I just attempted the XDA universal root method. File pushed normally, but on execute it failed at mmap(). Method is a failure, and later on a developer called him out on it. If anyone has any methods, I have 2 ZTE ZMAX PRO (z981)'s available to toy with. I'm perfectly fine bricking my spare one.

iancc86 · Feb 28, 2017

SapphireEx said:
I just attempted the XDA universal root method. File pushed normally, but on execute it failed at mmap(). Method is a failure, and later on a developer called him out on it. If anyone has any methods, I have 2 ZTE ZMAX PRO (z981)'s available to toy with. I'm perfectly fine bricking my spare one.

You tried the above method in the video?

SapphireEx · Feb 28, 2017

Not yet. I'll try it later tonight though

iancc86 · Feb 28, 2017

SapphireEx said:
Not yet. I'll try it later tonight though

I'm working on it right now.

iancc86 · Feb 28, 2017

Quick questions guys.

Will the b14 update flash if I'm already on b14?
Can anyone link me to an ota update?

armandop_ · Feb 28, 2017

iancc86 said:
Quick questions guys.

Will the b14 update flash if I'm already on b14?
Can anyone link me to an ota update?

Most likely as it's the same as factory reset

iancc86 · Feb 28, 2017

Im sure the OTA updates were posted on here but I can't find them. Any help?

nino44 · Mar 1, 2017

iancc86 said:
Im sure the OTA updates were posted on here but I can't find them. Any help?

Maybe messi has it

JayBondzeWell · Mar 1, 2017

Just to give a KingRoot request update. But other than that. Is there anything I can do. I have been updating the mixer file and other configurations for better performance and volume but unable to currently test

Jimmy Dixx · Mar 1, 2017

As soon as my hours pick back up at work, I will probably be buying a new phone myself, at which point I will not be concerned about bricking either.

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